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In hieroglyphic text, a cartouche was used to eternalize the pharaoh's name and came to be used as an amulet. The oval ring that surrounds the name was meant to protect the pharaoh in the afterlife. These beautiful cartouches can be personalized with the name or phrase of your choosing in Egyptian hieroglyphics. Limit of eight letters. Handmade in Cairo.

Please note: Personalized items cannot be returned unless damaged or defective. Please check your order carefully; once placed, your order for this item cannot be canceled. Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. Please allow 4–6 weeks for delivery. Physical US address required; No PO Boxes, APOs, or FPOs.

This is so light weight it's not worth what I paid. I tried to cancel the order because I found it for half the price on another site. Wasn't able to cancel because it was personalized. I don't know when or if I'll wear this.

In hieroglyphic text, a cartouche was used to eternalize the pharaoh's name and came to be used as an amulet. The oval ring that surrounds the name was meant to protect the pharaoh in the afterlife. These beautiful cartouches can be personalized with the name or phrase of your choosing in Egyptian hieroglyphics. Limit of eight letters. Handmade in Cairo.

In the script of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, an oval with a horizontal line at one end was called a cartouche and symbolized the presence of a royal name. During the centuries of Pharaonic rule, the cartouche came to be used as an amulet, worn by Egyptian royalty to guard against evil spirits in life and in death. Modeled after those ancient amulets, these modern cartouches feature one of three hieroglyphic words at their center. Pictured left to right: peace, love, or forever. Available in 18-karat gold-plate or sterling silver.

In the script of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, an oval with a horizontal line at one end was called a cartouche and symbolized the presence of a royal name. During the centuries of Pharaonic rule, the cartouche came to be used as an amulet, worn by Egyptian royalty to guard against evil spirits in life and in death. Modeled after those ancient amulets, these modern cartouches feature one of three hieroglyphic words at their center. Pictured left to right: peace, love, or forever. Available in 18-karat gold-plate or sterling silver.

Kanji are Chinese characters that have been simplified and adopted into Japanese writing, beginning as early as the sixth century A.D. Today there are tens of thousands of kanji characters in Japanese writing, but only about 3,000 are in common use. Artisans in Yiwu, China, create these kanji pendants by using sterling silver and the lost-wax casting method. Each kanji character emulates the sweeping brushstrokes of traditional calligraphy. Choose based on birth month, favorite color, or simply the symbol that resonates with you most.

The Irish claddagh has been a symbol of love and loyalty for centuries. Designers in a family-run studio in Dublin pair the claddagh’s crowned heart with a vintage-inspired skeleton key for a romantic and heartfelt accent.

Connemara, in western Ireland, is home to the mottled green marble that's known as the country's national gem. The Walsh family, in Rathfarnham Village, Dublin, have been working with Connemara marble for three generations, and craft these stretchy beaded bracelets by hand. Each is paired with a sterling silver charm that reflects an element of Irish culture: a Celtic cross, a claddagh, and a shamrock.

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Chart your family tree, your travel destinations, or your past explorations with our personalized, earth-toned map of Ireland. National Geographic's award-winning cartography is available as a map that is yours to customize. Specify up to 70 characters of your choice for the map titleThe Regan Family Clan or Travels on the Emerald Isle, for example. Includes 20 each of five different colors of map pins to mark the locations that inspire memories and spark your imagination.

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In China, seal carving is such a revered skill that it's regarded as one of the "four treasured arts," along with painting, calligraphy, and poetry. Seals, also called chops, are used to sign everything from official documents to works of art. Often topped with elaborate carved motifs, the "name" end is dipped in brilliant red seal paste and stamped onto the paper.